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Badenoch Rejects Reform Pact, Unveils £10B Air-Defence Plan

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 1:54 AM UTC · How we work

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Badenoch Declares Power

Kemi Badenoch declared the Conservatives are on the path back to power.
She rejected a pact with Reform UK, condemning its race-based nationalism.
Badenoch pledged to slash welfare, loosen regulation, cut taxes and sharply reduce inheritance-tax payers.
She unveiled a £10 billion “Britannia Shield” air-defence plan, likening it to a limited Iron Dome.

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Burnham Considers EU

Prime Minister Burnham said he will consider rejoining the EU as a long-term option for Britain.
Burnham reiterated his May pledge to Makerfield voters not to pursue EU membership, sparking intra-party tension.
Former Brexit campaigner Katie Lam warned a new EU re-entry campaign would force parties to choose sides.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds warned reviving the 2016 debate could generate economic uncertainty.

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Badenoch Declares Power

Kemi Badenoch declared the Conservatives are on the path back to power.
She rejected a pact with Reform UK, condemning its race-based nationalism.
Badenoch pledged to slash welfare, loosen regulation, cut taxes and sharply reduce inheritance-tax payers.
She unveiled a £10 billion “Britannia Shield” air-defence plan, likening it to a limited Iron Dome.

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